Amoxicillin is an
antibiotic drug, that belongs to the penicillin antibiotics group. It is
prescribed to prevent or treat bacterial infections. Although it does not kill
bacteria, it prevents them from multiplying. However, amoxicillin is not
effective against viral infections. These antibiotic drugs are available in
tablet, capsule, and even powder form.
Amoxicillin is the
new and improved version of penicillin that is able to last longer, resist
stomach acid, and kill both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is
often used to prevent and treat infections found in cuts and wounds, the mouth,
the upper respiratory system, and the bladder. Amoxicillin also has better
absorption than another predecessor, Ampicillin.
It is possible for
bacteria to build resistance to this drug, as the Staphylococci group of
bacteria already has. Amoxicillin may be used in conjunction with clavulanic
acid (as in Clavamox) to be effective against Staphylococci as well as other
bacteria.
This drug should
be given for at least 7-10 days to be effective.
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